Eventualities

I would like to dedicate this short story to Liza.

It’s a sunny afternoon. You and I are sat on a big huge white cloud looking down…we observe the earth as if it were a movie. I ask you to pick someone, anyone; somebody we can help today. You choose Elaine.

Elaine is a short, slim, brown haired young lady with provocative green eyes, small nose, rosy fleshy lips, beautiful teeth, a smile that brings light into the world and the wit of a fox. She’s married to Christian; a tall, slender, brown haired young man with piercing brown eyes, perfect Romanus nose, sexy lips, gorgeous teeth, a smile that brings all women to his feet and the intellectuality of a genius.
They are an extremely happy couple, living in their new home (in the country). Elaine loves reading under the huge tree that sits in the middle of the estate, from where she contemplates everything and everyone while spreading its huge branches and leafs as if praising the Lord for such a delightful existence.

One day, we see her under the tree reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and realise that a man is approaching her…we frown [our cloud starts turning grey…the energies are not good].
«Good afternoon, miss!» bids a tall, plump, blond young man with creepy blue eyes, long nose, thin lips, normal teeth and a smile that gives anyone the chills. «Good afternoon, and it is Mrs!» replies Elaine; «Oh yes, that is correct…Mrs. Goldfinger!» «May I ask how you became knowledgeable of my name?» questions a frowning Elaine while closing her book and preparing to rise [she looks around her in case she needs to run] «Your former neighbour told me…you see, I just bought the estate next door…we’re neighbours now!» Mrs Goldfinger tries to convey a smile but with no success; then she feels a touch on her shoulder that startles her…she turns around «Christian! It’s you!» her husband smiles broadly at her «What’s the matter, my love? Of course it’s me!» they smooch and Elaine holds his hand «Christian, this is our new neighbour…Mr…pardon me, I didn’t quite catch your name…» «That would be because I was rude enough not to introduce myself…I’m Ernest Klein; how do you do?» Christian shakes hands with his neighbour and as he does he feels bad vibes «Nice meeting you [smiling], Mr. Klein. Elaine, darling; we must get going…we are awfully late!» «Oh yes, you’re right! Mr. Klein, it was nice meeting you and thank you for having dropped by!» «Pray [tilting his head]…It was my deepest pleasure!» Ernest replies in a low, grave tone of voice…
[At home, while changing to go out, Chris and Elaine converse] «What a bloody creepy man! Don’t like him…I can sense troubles!» comments Elaine «I don’t like him either, but come on, what kind of troubles could he possibly bring?» they gaze at each other in silence…after a few seconds «Am I a witch? [Slipping into her trousers] I don’t know what sort of troubles…» «No, you are not a witch [bringing her close to him]…you’re my love, my dearest love [Passionate kiss]!»…
From afar Mr. Klein observes them through his binoculars while chuckling «Ah, Mrs. Goldfinger…enjoy your co-copulatory being while you can…and then…be prepared to be mine!!»

You and I look at each other. What should be done? I offer you two options, you select one and then the events may proceed…

A) We get rid of Klein with no further explanations, sparing the couple of troubles.
B) Before disposing of Klein we wish to know why he’s so obsessed by Elaine; and then we’ll think of a way to help the young couple.

[The most selected option will be the one generating the end to this story].

Next Episode: Plot and Betrayal

Image: David by Caravaggio